Hemel Christmas Light Switch-On
Celebrate the start of the festive season on Saturday 16 November for the grand Christmas Light Switch-On in Hemel Town Centre, running from 11am to 5.30pm.
Experience a day filled with holiday activities, including:
• Festive performers roaming throughout the day.
• Face painting for children.
• A magical ride on the land train around the town centre.
• Live performances on the Rainbow Stage.
• Market stalls offering unique gifts, crafts, and seasonal delights.
• A stunning fireworks display to conclude the day!
For more information visit the Hemel BID website.
Tring Christmas Festival
Tring High Street will come alive with all things Christmas. The street will be lined with stalls selling all manner of crafts, food, drinks and more. There will be performances of dance and music on 4 stages this year, Zebra stage on Church Square, Radley Stage in Akeman Street, P&P stage in St Peter & St Paul’s church and Dolphin Square. So, there is bound to be something for everyone’s taste.
You will find further Christmas stalls in the Victoria Hal selling gifts to start off your shopping list, the magically lit Memorial Garden will host Father & Mother Christmas plus two of their favourite reindeer. Local shops will be open with gift ideas and why not book dinner at one of Tring’s wonderful restaurants. There’ll be Tring Brewery beer, local gin and mulled wine a plenty and why not try your luck at the fun fair. Visit the website to find out more.
So come and start your Christmas cheer at the Tring Together Christmas Festival 30th November 3.30pm – 8:30pm
Ashridge House Illuminated
Ashridge House Illuminated returns for 2024, ready to light up Hertfordshire with bigger and brighter light installations than ever before. Families are invited to enjoy an enchanting evening discovering 20 magical light experiences as they wander along the extended 1.4km trail set within the Grade II* listed property’s stunning, sparkling gardens. With 33% more installations than most other light trails in the UK including many never-before seen illuminations and a beautiful 360 degree immersive illumination of all the grounds, this year’s event is one not to be missed.
Date: 29th November 2024 – 1 January 2025
Time: First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
Tickets: from £13.80 for children and £21.50 for adults, family tickets from £62
Bookings: via the website
Ashridge House Murder Weekends
Step into a weekend of suspense with Joy Swift’s Murder Mystery Weekends, where you become part of a captivating murder mystery experience. As you endeavor to crack the case, indulge in a package that includes two nights of accommodation, two nights of three-course dinners, daily breakfast, a Saturday buffet lunch, and cream tea. November 8 & 10.
Visit the website to find out more.
Frogmore Paper Mill Talks Programme
If you are interested in the Gade Valley area, maybe as a resident or as a former paper mill worker, or even as someone interested in local history, this is a programme for you. We have invited a number of extremely knowledgeable historians to speak on their areas of expertise. If you thought Hemel Hempstead had no history, or you knew everything about the local paper industry, we guarantee you are wrong! Your ticket will cover the talk, a fish and chip supper, tea and coffee.
The Fire Service in Britain- Peter Hailes and Paul Sturman. The history of the fire service in Britain, from Roman times to the present day. Factual and anecdotal presentation by two former paper mill firemen and members of the Frogmore Paper Mill Heritage Fire Brigade – Friday 15th November, 7-9.30pm.
Visit the website for more information and to book.
New SUP Stand Up Paddle Board Activities for 2024
A1 SUP Hire, a local family run business offer weekly Cold Water Swimming and SUP Yoga at Hemel Hempstead Leisure Centre.
SUP Yoga sessions available Mondays 1pm-1.30pm & 1.30pm-2.00pm and Fridays 6.30pm-7pm & 7pm-7.30.
Cold water swimming sessions Wednesdays 10am-10.30am & 10.30am-11.00am and Sundays 12pm-12.30pm & 12.30pm- 1.00pm. Cold-water swimming is a proven and exhilarating way to clear your mind, rejuvenate your spirit and increases endurance.
Visit the website to book your place.
Whether you have a passion for art & culture, food & drink, or retail therapy, Dacorum has plenty of events throughout the year, which can be enjoyed by all the family. Click on either of the images below to find out more:
